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Envoy Medical, Inc. COCH

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies · SIC 3842 · Vertical: Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (SIC 3842)

7.12USD+7.55% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Envoy Medical is a hearing health company developing the fully implanted Acclaim CI cochlear implant, which is still in a pivotal clinical trial and has so far produced no meaningful product sales. The company completed trial enrollment, submitted the first module of its PMA application to the FDA, and reported a mean 12-month word recognition score of 53.2%, while its net loss and capital needs remain large.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Envoy Medical, Inc. (COCH) stock was 7.12 USD (+7.55% on the day), with market capitalisation 549.6 m USD, dividend yield 0.33%, beta 1.67, 52-week range 0.39–7.12 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 51.0 k USD (−34.6% YoY), net income of -6.0 m USD, diluted EPS -0.07 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
549.6 m USD
shares as of 10 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.73 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-10.28%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
0.33%
Beta (2y)
1.67
Volatility (1y) 250%
52-week range
0.397.12

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
89.3
overbought (≥ 70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
-1.97 – 9.72
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.78 · band width 301.8%
SMA 50 / 200
1.97 / 1.01
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
1.64 / 1.38
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+993.7%−1.1%+994.8 pp—
3 months+940.9%−0.5%+941.4 pp—
6 months+953.3%+4.4%+948.9 pp—
Year to date+977.2%+12.3%+964.8 pp—
1 year+882.1%+13.5%+868.5 pp−2.5%
3 years+578.1%+76.4%+501.7 pp−4.2%
5 years−27.1%+63.7%−90.8 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−54.0%
10 Dec 2025 → 10 Feb 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−96.3%
21 Sept 2023 → 10 Feb 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−6.1%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
51.0 k USD
−34.6% YoY
Net income
-6.0 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.07
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-11,729.4% / -10,919.6%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue56.0 k42.0 k46.0 k78.0 k42.0 k75.0 k39.0 k51.0 k
Cost of revenue187.0 k157.0 k226.0 k234.0 k203.0 k211.0 k313.0 k278.0 k
Research & development2.8 m2.5 m2.7 m2.5 m2.7 m4.6 m3.6 m3.1 m
Operating income-5.0 m-4.5 m-5.1 m-5.1 m-5.7 m-6.4 m-6.0 m-5.6 m
Interest expense264.0 k384.0 k495.0 k624.0 k471.0 k0——
Net income-6.0 m-4.6 m-5.0 m-5.7 m-6.5 m-6.6 m-4.4 m-6.0 m
Diluted EPS-0.39-0.24 ≈-0.29-0.32-0.35-0.23 ≈-0.08-0.07
Operating cash flow-2.6 m ≈-5.1 m-3.7 m-4.5 m ≈-4.3 m ≈-5.7 m-6.1 m-5.5 m ≈
Capex1.2 m ≈-534.0 k6.0 k1.0 k ≈0 ≈172.0 k——
Dividends paid—614.0 k1.2 m607.0 k ≈0 ≈-1.0 k——

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20212022202320242025
Revenueunavailable237.0 k316.0 k225.0 k241.0 k
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailable+33.3%−28.8%+7.1%
Net income-251.6 k-15.9 m-29.9 m-20.8 m-23.8 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailable-1.57-2.54-1.49-1.23
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %unavailable-6,718.6%-9,469.0%-9,242.2%-9,857.3%
Free cash flowunavailable-9.0 m-17.2 m-18.9 m-18.4 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
3.7 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
-12.2 m USD
Total assets
8.6 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
0.54x
ROE
unavailable
ROA
-236.4%
FCF margin
-7,626.6%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
316.0 k
2024
225.0 k
2025
241.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
789.0 k
2024
742.0 k
2025
874.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
-473.0 k ≈
2024
-517.0 k ≈
2025
-633.0 k ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026derived

Research & development
2023
9.0 m
2024
10.2 m
2025
12.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

SG&A
2023
7.3 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 Apr 2024verified

Operating income
2023
-18.4 m
2024
-19.3 m
2025
-22.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
—
2024
816.0 k
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
—
2024
-20.8 m
2025
-23.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2023verified

Net income
2023
-29.9 m
2024
-20.8 m
2025
-23.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-2.54
2024
-1.49
2025
-1.23

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
12.3 m
2024
18.8 m
2025
23.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
4.2 m
2024
5.5 m
2025
3.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
70.0 k
2024
38.0 k
2025
34.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
1.4 m
2024
1.7 m
2025
1.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
7.5 m
2024
8.9 m
2025
6.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
351.0 k
2024
1.3 m
2025
1.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
8.3 m
2024
11.5 m
2025
8.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
1.6 m
2024
1.7 m
2025
2.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
7.3 m
2024
7.5 m
2025
11.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
10.0 m
2024
30.4 m
2025
20.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
-1.8 m †
2024
-18.8 m †
2025
-12.2 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-17.1 m
2024
-17.9 m
2025
-18.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
153.0 k
2024
980.0 k
2025
179.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-17.2 m ≈
2024
-18.9 m ≈
2025
-18.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-153.0 k
2024
-980.0 k
2025
-179.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
21.3 m
2024
20.2 m
2025
16.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
—
2024
2.4 m
2025
1.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
7.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
-385.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
-11,411.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-11,304.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-10,488.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
ROA
-138.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-208.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
-14.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-21.5 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
178.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-21.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
81 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
575 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
664 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
-8 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
549.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-10.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
166.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
2,655.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-4.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
0.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

7.12 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 549.6 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
549.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
166.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
Net margin
-11,304.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
0.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Coverage and freshness

28/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 10 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 10 Aug 2026
verified 590derived 50

Score by group

40% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · input data missing

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (SIC 3842)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-11,304.8%0 (vs peers)16%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth0.6%5 (on a fixed band)21%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet-14.9x0 (on a fixed band)16%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.7x78 (on a fixed band)11%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-4.0%0 (on a fixed band)21%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.3%5 (on a fixed band)16%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet31/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial5/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial5/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

ENVOY MEDICAL, INC. (COCH). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 241.0 k USD in 2025; YoY growth 7.1%; net margin -11,304.8%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 1.7x

What contradicts it

  • Net margin: -11,304.8%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 0.6%
  • Interest coverage: -14.9x
  • FCF yield: -4.0%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 0.3%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (SIC 3842) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 23 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 31.9x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 16.0x
P/S
2,655.2x
vertical median 3.2x
above median (+81,657.2%)
P/B
166.4x
vertical median 3.6x
above median (+4,510.9%)
ROE
—
vertical median -19.6%
Net margin
-11,304.8%
vertical median -10.5%
below median
EBIT margin
-11,411.1%
vertical median -0.6%
below median
Revenue YoY
7.1%
vertical median 6.7%
above median (+6.7%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 2.9x
Dividend yield
0.3%
vertical median 1.2%
below median (−72.5%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
ISRGIntuitive Surgical, Inc.167.1 bn58.318.0%25.5%+20.5%−16% / +55%
EWEdwards Lifesciences Corporation57.1 bn56.29.7%15.3%+11.5%+15% / +47%
SNNSmith & Nephew plc28.5 bn45.311.8%10.1%+6.1%−2% / +25%
STESTERIS plc24.2 bn30.011.4%13.3%+8.7%−7% / +23%
ZBHZimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.20.8 bn27.96.0%9.0%+7.2%+13% / −5%
ALGNAlign Technology, Inc.11.6 bn24.011.9%11.8%+0.9%+12% / −23%
MSAMsa Safety Inc6.8 bn22.822.1%15.0%+3.7%+10% / +2%
ESTAEstablishment Labs Holdings Inc.2.0 bn—-175.3%-15.8%+27.1%−3% / +161%
ENOVEnovis Corp1.4 bn—-54.3%-48.0%+6.7%−19% / −51%
CDRECadre Holdings, Inc.1.3 bn33.811.6%5.6%+7.5%−28% / −4%
AVRAnteris Technologies Global Corp.596.4 m—-75.1%-4,619.3%−29.2%+49% / unavailable
COCHEnvoy Medical, Inc.549.6 m——-11,304.8%+7.1%+882% / +578%
ZJYLJin Medical International Ltd.483.7 m309.04.1%5.8%−12.0%−39% / −87%
SMTISanara Medtech Inc.297.0 m—-147.7%-29.2%+19.0%+55% / −0%
INGNInogen, Inc.191.6 m—-13.1%-6.9%+3.9%+2% / +24%
LAKELakeland Industries, Inc.88.7 m—-19.6%-14.0%+15.2%−41% / −39%
NTRBNutriband Inc.73.9 m—-100.7%-430.4%−4.8%+23% / +140%
APTAlpha Pro Tech, Ltd.58.6 m14.16.6%6.8%+2.3%+25% / +17%
CLGNCollPlant Biotechnologies Ltd54.2 m—-117.6%-484.6%+360.4%−81% / −92%
MYOMyomo, Inc.51.5 m—-123.8%-33.5%+25.7%+46% / −58%
MLSSMilestone Scientific Inc.29.2 m—-121.7%-44.0%+4.0%+6% / −61%
LFWDLifeward Ltd.17.2 m—-225.6%-141.3%−14.1%−13% / −90%
CUPRCuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited14.1 m—-1,115.0%-9,366.7%+9.2%−64% / unavailable
BBLGBone Biologics Corporation1.2 m—-47.5%—0.0%−77% / −98%

1- and 3-year price returns: for COCH from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Envoy Medical is a hearing health company developing the fully implanted Acclaim CI cochlear implant, which is still in a pivotal clinical trial and has so far produced no meaningful product sales. The company completed trial enrollment, submitted the first module of its PMA application to the FDA, and reported a mean 12-month word recognition score of 53.2% 13, while its net loss and capital needs remain large.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company has two decades of experience with implantable sensor technology and an FDA-approved device, the Esteem FI-AMEI 1.
    • Enrollment of the Acclaim CI pivotal trial is complete, and early 12-month data show a clear improvement in speech understanding 3.
    • The company received additional patents in Australia and Europe, strengthening its intellectual property position 3.

    Weaknesses

    • Revenue is nearly nonexistent and the net loss remains large relative to activity 3.
    • The Esteem FI-AMEI failed to gain traction because of lack of reimbursement, showing a weakness in access to payment 1.
    • Reliance on repeated financings and low-priced warrants creates dilution for shareholders 1.

    Opportunities

    • If the FDA approves Acclaim CI, the company could enter an adult market with unmet needs, especially among patients who avoid external implants 1.
    • The device could attract patients who use hearing aids only partially, thanks to continuous use and the absence of external components 1.
    • If reimbursement opens for fully implanted devices, it could also broaden access for the Esteem FI-AMEI 1.

    Threats

    • FDA approval is uncertain, and a panel review could significantly extend the process 1.
    • Competitors could launch similar devices if approval is delayed 1.
    • The share price is highly volatile, and listing problems on Nasdaq could affect financing 1.

    Risks

    • Capital needshigh

      The company has reported repeated net losses and a large accumulated deficit; without new funding it could reduce or delay activities 1.

    • Dilutionmedium

      Warrants issued in 2025 and 2026 can be exercised at prices far below the February 2026 offering price and could dilute shareholders 1.

    • Nasdaq listingmedium

      The company has had issues with market value and minimum bid price requirements, and a new non-compliance could lead to delisting 1.

    • Reimbursementmedium

      CMS previously classified the Esteem FI-AMEI as a hearing aid, and a lack of reimbursement could also affect access to the Acclaim CI 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If 12-month data hold across the full cohort and the PMA advances on schedule, the company could reach a first approval for a fully implanted cochlear implant.
    • The market of adults with severe to profound loss is large, and removing external components could speed up adoption.
    • The expanded patent portfolio in 2026 strengthens protection of the implantable sensor technology.

    What would break the thesis

    • The company has no significant sales, and losses and capital needs could continue if approval is delayed.
    • The Esteem FI-AMEI failed to gain traction, which raises questions about market access even after approval.
    • Dilution from warrants and repeated financings could weigh on the value of existing shares.

    What to watch

    • Filing of remaining PMA modules and any FDA decision2027
    • Final 12-month data for the 56 trial participants2027
    • Cash levels and funding needsnext 10-K
    • Compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements during the monitoring period2027

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    Envoy Medical, Inc. describes itself as a hearing health company focused on innovative medical technologies across the hearing loss spectrum 1. Its lead product, the Acclaim CI, is a fully implanted cochlear implant that captures sound through a piezoelectric sensor placed in the middle ear, with no external component worn on the ear 1. The company's first product, the Esteem FI-AMEI, received FDA approval in 2010 but failed to gain commercial traction because CMS classified it as a hearing aid and did not cover it 1.

    Commercial activity remains very limited. In the second quarter of 2026 net revenue was only 51 thousand USD, and cost of goods sold was 278 thousand USD 3. The Acclaim CI is not approved for sale, and the company does not expect product sales unless it completes development and obtains regulatory approval 1.

    The company has funded operations mainly through equity and debt. In February 2026 it completed a public offering with gross proceeds of approximately 30000 thousand USD, intended for working capital during the Acclaim CI clinical trial 1. Cash at June 30, 2026 was 19679 thousand USD 3.

    Segments

    Acclaim CI (fully implanted cochlear implant)

    Acclaim CI is the key product in development and received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA in 2019 1. The pivotal trial has completed enrollment of its 56 patients 1. The PMA is being filed in modules; the first was submitted in the second quarter of 2026, and the final module with final trial data is targeted for the second quarter of 2027 3.

    Esteem FI-AMEI (fully implanted middle ear implant)

    Esteem FI-AMEI is the only FDA-approved fully implanted active middle ear implant commercially available in the United States, but adoption has been low because of lack of reimbursement 1. The company presents it as evidence of its experience with implantable sensor technology rather than as a revenue driver 1.

    Market context

    The hearing loss market is large: according to the company's cited sources, about 15% of US adults reported some hearing difficulty in 2022 1. The company estimates that roughly 2.8 million US adults could qualify for a cochlear implant and that the US adult market could exceed 80 billion USD, based on its own price and penetration assumptions 1. These are company estimates, not independently verified figures.

    The company cites adult cochlear implant penetration of only 5-8%, and argues that removing the external component could increase adoption 1. If the FDA approves the device, competition with the three established incumbents will depend on reimbursement and proof of clinical benefit 1.

    Trends

    • Positive 12-month clinical datatailwind

      The first 10 Stage 1 participants reached a mean CNC word recognition score of 53.2% at 12 months, versus 15.2% before implantation 3. If these results hold across the full study, they could support the PMA application.

    • Modular PMA submissionmixed

      The first module of the PMA application was submitted to the FDA, and the fourth and final module is targeted for the second quarter of 2027 3. The modular path allows earlier FDA feedback, but the timeline depends on completing the trial data.

    • Dilution from financings and warrantsheadwind

      In February 2026 the company issued large numbers of warrants with a 0.40 USD exercise price, which could dilute existing shareholders if exercised 1. The company also terminated its ATM equity program 3.

    • Nasdaq listing compliance riskheadwind

      The company previously received Nasdaq notices on market value of listed securities and minimum bid price, and regained compliance only temporarily 1. If it fails to stay compliant, delisting could reduce share liquidity.

    Competitive position

    The company notes that the cochlear implant market is dominated by three established incumbents with market acceptance and reimbursement pathways 1. Partially implanted cochlear implants are the current standard, and competitors could arrive quickly if Acclaim CI approval is delayed 1.

    The company warns that if FDA approval is materially delayed, competitors could offer products with similar features before Envoy does 1. Its stated advantages are the absence of external components, less frequent battery handling, and no need for a backup processor 1.

    • Established cochlear implant manufacturers

      The sources refer to three main incumbents in the cochlear implant market without naming them; the company describes them as having entrenched acceptance and reimbursement.

    • Partially implanted cochlear implant makers

      Current devices use an external component worn on the ear, which Envoy views as their main limitation.

    • Conventional hearing aids

      They are the most common hearing device, but are not indicated for severe to profound loss, the segment targeted by Acclaim CI.

    • Other middle ear implants

      Middle ear implants are little used because of lack of reimbursement, according to the sources.

    News & filings

    In the press

    SEC filings

    • Current report27 Oct 2026
      Item 3.03 · Amendments to articles or bylaws · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report16 Oct 2026
      Shareholder vote · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report07 Oct 2026
      Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Proxy statement31 Aug 2026
    • Current report27 Aug 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report10 Aug 2026
      Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Quarterly report10 Aug 2026
    • Current report30 Jun 2026
      Termination of a material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report25 Jun 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report22 May 2026
      Delisting notice

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Envoy Medical, Inc. · 23 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Envoy Medical, Inc. · 10 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Envoy Medical, Inc. · 10 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.